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Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 4h

Marisee and Robert - the Elemental Detectives - are back to solve a third mystery on the streets of eighteenth century London. And a dragon is dreaming...

The brand new book from acclaimed author Patrice Lawrence is out now!

Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 4h

Get ready for a cheeky take on the beloved Christmas classic...

The Twelve Bums of Christmas by Sarah Reid and Karl West is the perfect picture book to read together, and it's out today!

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Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 6h

Happy publication day @merrowchild.bsky.social! We Three Witches is the angry, sapphic, witchy story of our dreams, perfect for this spooky season and beyond.

And it's out today!

Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 6h

JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany.
ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994.
MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015.

All three children must endure harrowing journeys. All face unimaginable dangers. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. Refugee: The Graphic Novel is out now.

Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 6h

Celebrate #WorldSightDay with the Ella Jones series by blind broadcaster, content creator and disability activist,
@lucyedwards.bsky.social!

In a brand-new adventure, Ella must face the god Homados and his plan to throw the world into chaos by increasing noise until it’s unbearable for man.

Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 6h

Suzanne Collins’s fan-favorite book from the #1 worldwide bestselling Hunger Games series has a whole new look, thanks to the beautiful artistry of Nico Delort.

Catching Fire: The Illustrated Edition is out now 💜

#TheHungerGames #CatchingFire

Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 6h

Today's the day! Huge congratulations to @billwood.bsky.social on the publication of Be Right Back.

Amber, Jonesy, Cam and Buffy have officially split up for college... until Sanera calls them home.

Be Right Back is out now 🔍

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 1d

A gorgeous middle grade mystery, A Dog Called Hero by Katy Birchall sees heartbroken Haley and her new furry friend ex-service dog Hero on the trail of a stolen diamond. Out now from @scholasticuk.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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A Dog Called Hero by Katy Birchall

Cover illustration © Emma Rose, 2025 Humankind has long chosen to work with animals and amongst the many species, dogs are perhaps the best known and most common. Whether it be helping shepherds wi…

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Books for Keeps, the online children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 10h

Recommended reading & particularly on #WorldSightDay, ELLA JONES VS THE BATTLE NOISE, latest in Lucy Edwards' mythology inspired adventures starring 12 year old Ella. Ella, like Lucy, is blind. Reviewed by #BfK reviewer Rebecca Butler. @scholasticuk.bsky.social

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 7d

A spooky middle grade story, perfect for Spooky Season, The Last Resort by Erin Entrada Kelly finds Lila trying to solve the murder of her Grandpa Clem after his ghost pays her a visit. Out now from @scholasticuk.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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The Last Resort by Erin Entrada Kelly

Cover art by Alex Eckman-Lawn © Scholastic Inc., 2025 Now that October has arrived, the heating is coming on in the morning, the days are getting shorter and – of course – Hallowe&#8217…

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 7d

This week #IAmReading MEDUSA GORGON'S BAD HAIR DAY by #BethanyWalker, illustrated by @katieabey.bsky.social – godly shenanigans meet 21st century school drama in this funny and lovely tale. Fans of Loki, check it out!

👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...

@scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidLitUk

Medusa Gorgon's Bad Hair Day by Bethany Walker

I Am Reading: Medusa Gorgon's Bad Hair Day by Bethany Walker

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Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 6d

#ThisShatteredPromise is on tour! @sharadakeats.bsky.social has been going into schools to chat all things worldbuilding. The students have created some amazing worlds inspired by the fantasy & dystopian world of Sharada's books!

Thank you to all the wonderful school librarians for hosting!

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Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 6d

Obsessed with Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl? Then you'll love The Taylors and The Taylors Version (Love Stories)! 🧡

A brand-new series following four best friends as they navigate starting school, getting Eras tour tickets, and romantic drama.

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 16d

Brilliantly funny, The Terrible Trio: The (Not So) Superheroes is the 1st in a hilarious new #KidsGN series from @swapnahaddow.bsky.social & Minky Stapleton. Out now for KS2 readers from @scholasticuk.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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The Terrible Trio: The (Not So) Superheroes by Swapna Haddow, illustrated by Minky Stapleton

Cover illustration © Minky Stapleton, 2025 When emails come offering me books to read and review, there are some titles that need a little bit of consideration and there are others to which I immed…

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 12d

A wonderful selection of 20 stories retold for middle grade readers, Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends by Vicki Psarias-Broadbent is out now from @scholasticuk.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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Greek Myths, Folktales and Legends by Vicki Psarias-Broadbent

Cover illustration © Paula Zorite, 2025 Today’s young readers are perhaps just as likely now to encounter the characters from ancient Greek myths in the many modern spinoff stories in which t…

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Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 13d

This is tomorrow! Make sure to grab your FREE ticket at www.eventbrite.com/e/camp-ya-ti...

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Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 14d

Celebrate Halloween with Book Club Live this October, with brilliant writing workshops, draw-alongs and storytime sessions with your favourite authors and illustrators!

Sign up here: shop.scholastic.co.uk/scholastic-s...

Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 15d

On 15th October, join multi-award winning Lucy Edwards to talk all about her new fantasy adventure, Ella Jones vs the Battle Noise! This empowering event will show young people that disabilities don’t have to hold you back.

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Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 15d

If you've been enjoying Greek Myths, Folktales and Legends by @honestmum.bsky.social, then you'll love our accompanying activity pack! ✨

Test your Greek myths knowledge with fun quizzes, word search puzzles and more: bit.ly/48ynK8d

Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 15d

Join Liz Pichon for some online launch party of Tom Gates: Pesky Pets and Parties on the 9th October! Bring a pencil and paper and get ready to doodle along with Liz. With fun games, a reading and a chance to ask questions, it's unmissable!

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Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 17d

On 3rd October, join Emily Hibbs, author of Stories from the Wild, to celebrate World Animal Day! From the deepest oceans to peaks of the highest mountain, discover the awe-inspiring wildlife moments that take place all around the planet.

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Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 17d

How can Britain's Black history inspire epic fantasy? On October 1st, you can meet award-winning author Patrice Lawrence and learn about the historical research behind her critically acclaimed series THE ELEMENTAL DETECTIVES.

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 28d

A beautiful brace of books in the post today. Excited to read Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends by Vicki Psarias-Broadbent and A Dog Called Hero by Katy Birchall. Both out today for middle grade readers, enormous thanks go to @scholasticuk.bsky.social 😊

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

The 2 books. The legends cover shows various Ancient Greek items such as masks and a lyre as well as the head of Medusa and Zeus holding a lightning bolt. The dog book shows what I think is a brown and white spaniel, standing proudly in front of a residential street.

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Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 19d

A brilliant day with @sharadakeats.bsky.social at Newhaven School in Greenwich talking all about world building inspired by her books #TheseStolenLives & #ThisShatteredPromise - thank you to wonderful librarian Carole and the pupils there for all their brilliant ideas!

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Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 20d

Get your copy of THE PUMPKIN WHO STOLE HALLOWEEN by Michelle Robinson and Tom Knight just in time for the spooky season - out now! 👻

#ThePumpkinWhoStoleHalloween 🎃

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